15 years of flight operations and maintenance management experience, including 3 years in Rotary or Fixed Wing aviation.
Minimum of 5 years in commercial aviation management.
At least 2 years of experience with 14 CFR Parts 135, 141, or 145 Certificates.
Ability to manage medium/large commercial projects independently.
Experience in a leadership position overseeing up to 25 aviation specialists.
Military aviation experience preferred; FAA commercial pilot experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities for growth at KBFS Temple.
Manage daily air and ground aviation operations, including scheduling and mission planning.
Coordinate aircraft readiness and compliance with FAA regulations alongside the Director of Maintenance.
Ensure compliant operations under DCMA regulations and oversee government contracts.
Supervise key personnel performing FAA designated functions like flight instruction and operations.
Manage General Aviation and Avionics Repair operations for commercial and government clients.
Provide weekly updates and financial performance reports to the General Manager.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and continued education expenses covered.
Paid time off and holidays for personal recharge.
Full Job Description
Job Code:
4938
FLSA Status:
Exempt
KBFS-Temple is seeking a Site Manager for our operations at Temple Draughon-Miller Regional Airport in Temple, TX.
Description: The Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS) Site Manager (SM) in Temple, TX reports directly to the General Manager, KBFS, and is responsible for managing the daily operations of KBFS' commercial aviation operations under FAR Parts 133, 135, 137, 141, and 145. Support includes Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated Government aviation contracts; SM supervises up to 28 personnel and multifaceted air and ground operations. KBFS provides support for General Aviation aircraft owners US Military Services and other USG agencies, and provides the same services to selected partner Nations. The SM oversees simultaneous operations in two facilities at Temple Draughon-Miller Airport.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic business development for KBFS Temple by identifying new business opportunities and strategies to grow and improve KBFS business base and operations.
Manage daily aviation air and ground operations, provide scheduling, mission planning, prepare briefings as required to meet flight training and utility flight operations, as well as avionics repair and general aviation maintenance support objectives.
Manage fixed and rotary wing aircraft on site, coordinating with the KBFS Director of Maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness and conformity to FAA Part 145 requirements.
Certificate Principals to ensure compliant scheduling, transport, pilot training, and utility flight operations.
Provide same management support for government operations under DCMA 8210.1d and service regulations.
Supervise selected KBFS-Temple employees who perform FAA designated functions (e.g., Chief Flight Instructor for the Part 141 Training Academy; Director of Operations for Part 135 Transport, and Chief Pilot for Part 133 Lift Operations).
Rely on the KBFS Director of Maintenance to independently provide and manage General Aviation and Avionics Repair operations to commercial and government customers and the KBFS Temple Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft Fleets.
Interface with FAA, Veterans Administration, Chamber of Commerce, and other agencies as required.
Provide weekly business updates to the General Manager, including project management goals and execution, personnel management and financial performance information.
Manage/brief Temple site profit and/loss to budget with monthly accountability to the GM.
Qualifications:
Bachelors' Degree
Must have 15 years of related flight operations and maintenance management experience, of which 3 years must be in Rotary Wing or Fixed Wing aviation - civilian or military experience acceptable, with 5 years of commercial aviation management.
Must have at least two (2) years of flight or management experience in support of 14 CFR Parts 135, 141, or 145 Certificates.
Must be able to independently perform the technical, business, personnel, financial, and logistics requirements of medium/large size commercial projects.
Must be able to independently implement the higher headquarters' annual and quarterly strategies and reports as required.
Must have prior experience in a position equivalent of site leader for up to 25 aviation specialists.
Military aviation experience highly desirable; commercial aviation experience as mandated.
FAA commercial pilot (rotary and/or fixed wing; ATP) experience also desirable.
